SPIRITED SENIORS
Older Adult Ministry

Our mission is to provide creative and innovative leadership in encouraging, training, equipping, and empowering members for ministry by, for, and with older adults in the church and community.

History
A task force, under the leadership of Rev. Dannenfeldt, began exploring an older adult ministry for St. Paul’s in 1999. Following the initial task force activities including a survey of adults 55 and older, an Older Adult Ministry Team was formed.

By the end of the year plans were beginning to materialize and in order to identify the older adults as they gathered for fellowship activities or ministry efforts, the name "St. Paul’s Spirited Seniors" was adopted.

We older adults are energized by the Holy Spirit. Because we are "Spirited" we will keep growing spiritually, reach out in compassion and ministry to our fellow believers of all ages and we will be witnesses, sharing the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ.  

 
Goals and Activities
The challenge of the Older Adult Ministry today is to plan and design older adult events that provide activities for stewardship, fellowship, programs of health, spiritual and educational value and special service opportunities.

This includes the annual “Bless the Years” celebration, a focus given to our older adults in recognition of God’s gracious gifts. Members prepare lunches for bereaved families, when requested, following funeral services. Lunches are prepared and served following the morning Advent and Lenten services. Bible study, trips, and other activities are planned monthly by the  OAM ministry team. We  continue to  look for  ways to reach out and encourage one another in fellowship and ministry. 

CALENDAR 2008


LUNCH BUNCH
Carrol's Creek Waterfront Restaurant, Annapolis, MD
Reservations Required
Monday, September 15, 2008
12:30 p.m.

LUNCH BUNCH CONTACT
Mary Hancock
410-647-9270

BLESS THE YEARS CELEBRATION
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Saturday, September 27, 2008 and Sunday September 28, 2008
(Luncheon Reservations Required by September 14, 2008)
More Information Coming Soon!

BLESS THE YEARS CELEBRATION CONTACT
Church Office
410-766-2283



2008 BUS TRIPS

Best Of St. Michaels
September 30, 2008
Narrated bus tour through St. Michaels
Visit Historic Christ Church
Lunch at the Crab Claw Restaurant
(Fried Chicken; 2 Crab Cakes or Crab Imperial) 
1-Hour Nature cruise on the Miles River
COST:  $88.00
($25.00 Deposit Due to Reserve Seat)
24 Seats (first come, first served)
Balance of $63.00 is due on August 10th

American Music Theatre
The 2008 Christmas Show
November 12, 2008
Smorgasbord Lunch at Shady Maple
Lancaster, PA
COST:  $84.00
($25.00 Deposit Due to Reserve Seat)
20 Seats (first come, first served)

CONTACT FOR 2008 BUS TRIPS
Judy Litke
410-766-6253

CHECKS PAYABLE
Russ Jurmu - Treasurer